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Your Path to Qorvo

At Qorvo®, it's not just about work. It's about having a direct impact on the RF technologies that help get rockets to space, make smartphones smarter, and connect the Internet of Things. Our goal is to foster and build the best talent in the RF industry. We look for bright, young minds that have an eagerness to go all out – to open up new potential for themselves and for new technology.

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Qorvo is a place where our interns thrive. Our growing program gives you
a chance to be an active participant in collaborating, designing and
developing Qorvo solutions for a wide variety of
applications. We're in search of current college students — both
undergraduate and graduate — who want to work side-by-side with
innovative people changing the world.

Who is eligible? Undergraduate and graduate students
who are currently enrolled in an accredited program, with plans to return
to school at the end of the internship, are eligible to apply. Other
requirements will vary by position and be clearly outlined in the
posting.

How long are your internships? Most internships last
three months over the summer, but some are longer and can extend through
the school year.

What internships are available? To view our current
openings for interns, visit our Job Search
page and either select "Interns" under Job Type or "Internship" under
Experience Level.

How do I apply for an internship? Once you've found an
internship you're interested in via our Job Search
page, click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the listing
detail and go through all the screens.

Interns Making a Difference

They're called "interns," but being part of Qorvo presents great
opportunity to gain valuable experience and to also contribute to the
success of our global team. Hear how Qorvo interns have played vital roles
in the company, what they learned, and what sparked their interest in
joining Qorvo after they finished their degree.

Seethal

Engineering Intern

Creativity. Sincerity. Growth. Three important
attributes of a work environment for Seethal and she found them at
Qorvo during her internship as a test engineer. "Many people think that
engineering is about understanding complex concepts, but it's so much
more than that," says Seethal. "Creativity also plays a huge part in
designing the concepts and building something unique and functional.
Creativity is what appealed to me the most about pursuing a career in
engineering, and Qorvo provided that during my internship."

She also found the
Qorvo work culture is one that fosters growth, primarily through the
sincerity of her teammates — all of whom imparted their knowledge
and encouragement. "It was a privilege to work with such an experienced
and skillful set of individuals in the mobile test/characterization
team," says Seethal. "Everyone was absolutely willing to help when
needed, especially when the task was challenging, and they were always
one step ahead when it comes to RF technology. Even though I was an
intern, I was given meaningful work that helped me develop my
skills."

Garett

Business Unit Analyst

Imagine taking millions of lines of raw data and
turning them into visualizations that provide vital intelligence to
ensure product improvements. That's powerful, and that's what Garett
did during his first Qorvo internship. His second internship built on
that knowledge. Today he is a Qorvo employee and he credits "the
amazing learning opportunities," like those in his internships, as to
why he joined the company.

"Coming into this
internship as a sophomore, I hadn't really learned much more than the
basics in college," says Garett. "This made the internship challenging
but it also made it a much greater learning experience. I learned to
code and learned about data analysis — both of which were
completely new to me."

Garett also
acknowledges the realistic intern experience for his decision, one
where he developed a valuable program that had an impact on the
company. "My favorite part of this internship was that I wasn't treated
as an intern," says Garett. "I was given a job that gave me a chance to
do interesting and challenging work — all while feeling like a
valued member of the Qorvo team."

Aditya

Characterization Engineer

"The best of all worlds for an engineering graduate
student" is how Aditya describes his Qorvo intern experience. During
his three months with Qorvo, he had opportunities to explore the
various areas of RF engineering test/measurement and simulations, work
in the lab among high-frequency measurement equipment, and glean
instrumental insight from the people around him.

"It was a little
overwhelming at first — the costs of the top-notch lab and
equipment, put together, could easily surpass the value of your dream
house," says Aditya. "However, the people around me made it less
daunting. I loved the atmosphere. Everyone was either a technician or
an engineer and therefore always had a lot to offer. I always had
something to learn from each one of them."

His very favorite
part of the internship was that the mentorship continued even outside
of work. "The team took me along to a baseball game, where we had nice
upper-deck seats and easy access to food. And my mentor taught me the
rules of baseball. He even bought me a 'baseball-rules' book as a
parting gift. It was this intense focus on teaching — no
matter what the subject — that my mentor portrayed, that I
liked the best."

Derar

BAW Filter Design Engineer

Derar worked as a BAW filter design engineer during
his internship, where his responsibilities were to design BAW dies,
implement the laminate, and design duplexing networks. "I was exposed
to a huge amount of acoustic filters theory, fabrication processes, and
design techniques," says Derar. "These are hands-on experiences that
you don't get in college courses."

What drove Derar's
success during his internship were his RF courses, such as RF theory,
active RF devices — both low noise amplifier and power amplifier
— that he took in college. He also attributes his positive
internship experience to working on real products and the help he
received from experienced filter designers who were part of his team.
"The highlight was the chance to be a part of designing a real product
that will actually be available on the market," says Derar.

He is now a Qorvo
employee and credits his decision to join Qorvo to the appreciative
work environment and the people, as well as the fact that it's a
leading semiconductor company in a fast-growing industry that offers
promise for advancement.

While not working,
Derar likes to swim, play soccer and go fishing.

Jacob

Logistics Analyst

During his internship, Jacob worked on the label
specification project with Qorvo's logistics team, which provided him
the opportunity to work on the various product scanners and learn how
to program them — and to forge new relationships with his
co-workers. "I'm an extreme extrovert and I had to learn to thrive in
an environment where people aren't as extroverted as I am," says Jacob.
"I challenged myself with meeting a new person every day. Now I'm at a
point where I know tons of people all over the building in very
different divisions of the company. It was a great experience."

Jacob is now a
Qorvo employee and credits the people as the reason he joined Qorvo.
"Nothing else is really that important," says Jacob. "I could have the
coolest job in the world, but if the office isn't full of great people
to work with, what's the point? The people here at Qorvo are genuinely
kind and positive." He also praises the internship team and the guest
speakers they brought in to help the interns learn about other parts of
the company.

In his spare time,
Jacob loves to be active. He runs, hikes, wakeboards and plays team
sports. In addition, he says, "I'm sure this will come as a shocker
based on my extroverted nature, but I am also a big fan of any and
every social gathering. Whether it's trying new restaurants or going to
a game night, if there are people involved, I'm in."

Joey

Test Engineer

During Joey's internship, he worked on automating a
bulk acoustic wave (BAW) test engineering process using data analysis.
It sounds complex, and it was. However, it was the complexity of the
project that Joey valued most and what pushed him to seek information
from others in order to excel.

"Unlike many
intern projects you hear about, I was given control of my own projects,
which meant I took it and ran with it," says Joey. "It's so different
from school in that you can't find answers online or read it in a book.
The good news is that other engineers were readily available with
guidance and I gained so much knowledge, such as how important
organization is for complex projects, and the impact of iterative
design on long-term projects."

When asked what
else he liked about his internship, Joey says, "That I was able to work
on a project with huge long-term potential and see the progress during
my internship, and although I was an intern, I felt like I was really
contributing as part of the group."

Matt

Process Engineer

When Matt interviewed for his Qorvo internship, he
quickly realized he wouldn't be a "typical intern" — he'd be an
actual member of the engineering team. He went on to do two internships
where he had significant projects that had a direct impact on improving
the company's processes.

"Qorvo provided me with a written
proposal of the work I would be doing and my responsibilities, one of
which included incorporating a new tool into the workflow," says Matt.
"To me, this meant that Qorvo understood the value of its people and
actively worked to maximize their potential. This is what convinced me
to pursue the internships."

Matt now works as a process engineer for
the company. He chose to join Qorvo based on what he discovered during
his internships in terms of work/life balance and trust. "Qorvo
understands the reprieve its employees need from the demanding work
that comes with engineering. For example, my manager recognized the
long hours that I put in as an intern and gave me time off," says Matt.
"The final thing that cemented my desire to work at Qorvo was the trust
given to its people. Even as an intern, I wasn't there to observe over
someone's shoulder, or go through the motions. I was there to do a job
that really needed to be done."

Sams

RF Design Engineering Intern

During Sams' internship, she found herself fully
immersed in the design process through her three projects that included
performance analysis and design of various parts. "My internship
offered me unique experiences to build on my course knowledge," says
Sams.

"I had
opportunities to learn high-frequency structure simulation and FEM
nested simulation during the design of spiral inductors for LPF, and I
now have a greater understanding how to approach, analyze and find a
solution for a problem."

Sams is now
pursuing her PhD and hopes to return to Qorvo when she's done. She
credits the company environment and advanced technologies for her
decision. "It felt like a small family where everybody cares for each
other," says Sams. "My favorite part of my internship was working with
my supervisor, who guided me throughout the whole internship period. I
was also excited to work on truly innovative products and the
opportunities for growth."

While not
designing RF parts, Sams has many hobbies. She loves to cook and try
new recipes, as well as travel. She recently visited Utah where she
hiked through the national parks.

Chris

Product Development Engineer

Chris had a unique Qorvo internship experience, in
that he completed three internships. The first was in product
engineering, the second in test engineering and a third in
characterization. The common theme? They went far beyond the theories
found in textbooks and required a higher level of resourcefulness.

"My projects at Qorvo involved
cutting-edge technology and proprietary internal software tools. There
are no textbooks, no professor or online examples," says Chris. "It
forced me to be even more resourceful by really thinking through the
solution, theorizing it, communicating with others and then proving the
concept. Each project was a rewarding challenge."

Chris was also drawn to the opportunity
to use his creativity in electronic design. "I love designing and
building things. To me, engineering is very creative when you have the
opportunity to build something from nothing," says Chris. Outside of
work, he has a passion for music and audio production. "I have a modest
home studio, but I’m really looking forward to expanding it and
continuing to develop my electrical engineering background towards
audio applications."

Jeffrey

Technology Development
Engineer

Jeffrey started his internship jumping right into new
experiences. His first project was working with plasma tools and
applying Design of Experiment (DoE) techniques to process development
of fine pitch interconnects. "Anyone who has worked in fine pitch
interconnects will relate that it's definitely a learning experience,"
says Jeffrey. "And I'm now comfortable in a bunny suit and a fab, and I
have a much deeper appreciation of all the variability that complex
process flows must account for."

Jeffrey, who is
now a Qorvo employee, based his decision on three factors: the
atmosphere, the variety and the opportunities. "During my internship, I
worked with a creative and bright group that made me want to come to
work every day," says Jeffrey. "I enjoyed that I needed to be ready to
'switch' hats on any given day, since the opportunities and needs in a
midsized company are variable. I also find it exciting that Qorvo is
poised to make a significant impact on the 5G wave. I want to be a part
of helping catch that wave."

Outside of work,
Jeffrey loves to cook and was very close to attending culinary school
instead of pursuing engineering. He's won awards for his bartending
skills, including a gold medal in a speed-pouring competition. "I also
look forward to getting back into climbing and violin as they have
taken a backseat (very far back) the last few years while I was in
graduate school."

Poornashree

RF Design Engineer

During her internship, Poornashree worked in the
switch and signal conditioning product line group. For a major portion
of her internship, she studied laminate inductor designs, and she
designed spiral inductors in four-layer laminate technology.

At the end of her
internship, she had the opportunity to learn HFSS basics, import the
design from Momentum into HFSS, and observe changes between the two
simulation tools.

What prompted her
to consider Qorvo after graduation were the people. "I liked the work
ethic of the team," says Poornashree. "There was a spirit of designing
circuits to perfection, which focused on improving their design beyond
existing standards. The friendly and conducive environment to grow as a
design engineer had a great influence on my decision to join the
company."

Recent
College Graduates

Dive right in to making a difference with your degree. Recent college
graduates who work at Qorvo become fully immersed in their professions the
moment they step through our doors. With ample opportunity to contribute,
Qorvo provides the right mix of entrepreneurial spirit and established
experience as an industry leader.

Here's what some employees — who were hired right out of college
— have to say about being a part of the Qorvo global team.

Meet Some Recent Grads

Monisha

RFIC Design Engineer

Monisha had three key requirements for her work
environment: a place that would push her to learn, help cultivate her
skills, and provide her opportunities to truly contribute. After
visiting the University of South Florida career fair, she found Qorvo. Now
she spends her days in the work environment she wanted, doing what she
enjoys — designing RF amplifiers.

"I got my wish at
Qorvo. The work is challenging and I'm constantly learning," says
Monisha. "The learning comes not only from the work I do on the
designs, but also through the encouragement, support and guidance of my
colleagues. They are always approachable and ready to help."

Working for a
company that delivers cutting-edge RF solutions that enable a variety
of applications was a bonus. "When I met with Qorvo at the career fair
and with the team at my onsite interview, I was fascinated by the work
being done, and by the people behind it," says Monisha. "I was also
really impressed with the company culture. I'm so excited to now be a
part of it."

Saikrupa

Data Science Engineer

While an electrical engineering undergrad, Saikrupa
discovered she was also interested in business and science — data
science to be exact. She pursued an advanced business degree, and upon
graduating she found a company with opportunities to blend both
technology and data science: Qorvo.

"What I find
intriguing about data science is how unstructured data can be made so
meaningful with manipulation and modeling," says Saikrupa. "All data is
different and it takes research, discovery, insights and innovation to
get to the real value. I find this fascinating."

At Qorvo, she uses
her business acumen and electronics knowledge to understand customer
needs using analytics and visualization techniques. It takes
inventiveness, persistence and a team effort, all of which are
pervasive at Qorvo and central to our success. Saikrupa thrives on all
those fronts. "I've always been persistent, and since working in the
data science environment, I've become a quick learner," says Saikrupa.
"Team brainstorming is essential for my projects and I find it so
enlightening — it's one of my favorite parts of my
job."

Rijuta

Business Systems Analyst

When Rijuta talks about her position in supply chain
management and how she got there, her enthusiasm is infectious. It all
started when she took an e-commerce class during her mechanical
engineering studies as an undergrad.

"The class got me
really thinking about the vast amount of logistics behind the scenes
that start when you click the 'buy' button online and end when the
product is delivered to your door," says Rijuta. "I found it
fascinating. My father was a big influence since he made a great career
as head of logistics for an oil and gas company. The opportunity for me
to do the same spurred me even further to pursue a master's in supply
chain management."

It's a decision
Rijuta hasn't regretted. As a business systems analyst, Rijuta is
involved in Qorvo's lean journey to provide more value for our
customers. When asked what she personally contributes to her projects,
she says first it's her knowledge of lean practices — in
which she takes great pride — and definitely her
enthusiasm.

"I'm very
independent when it comes to work — and life — but I
also love to learn from others. My managers have had the most impact on
me because they create an ideal learning environment. Knowing that I'm
going to contribute and learn something new is what makes the work I do
at Qorvo exciting and rewarding."

Sethupriya

Design Engineer

Sethupriya had always dreamed of a career in
engineering where she could combine her love of creating new things
with her strong orientation to detail. That dream was realized when she
joined as a design engineer at Qorvo. She now has the opportunity to
create new designs down to the last detail.

"In my new role, I
get to immerse myself in learning all the details about technologies,
techniques and processes — which I'll use to design new low noise
amplifiers that will ultimately get designed into so many communication
applications," says Sethupriya.

No matter how much
she thrives on the details, the complexities of design can sometimes be
daunting. Regardless of what the challenge may be, Sethupriya finds
solace in her team's support. "Every project I've been working on has
been very challenging technically. I'm learning a lot about little
associated concepts and tools," she says. "And through small
discussions with a colleague here, I learn so much more than I would
have expected. This is what I love the most: the tie between the
learning experiences and the people who facilitate that so well."

Sethupriya
relocated from Philadelphia to Phoenix to work at Qorvo and has
discovered the joy of hiking and traveling through the unique
surroundings in Arizona. She also spends a lot of her time reading
books — fiction, biographies and management — and is a
self-proclaimed sports enthusiast, watching football, soccer and
tennis.

Vedant

Software Developer/Engineer

Vedant is passionate about data science. So the fact
that his role at Qorvo involves designing a testing app for big data
processing and visualization provides him with the best of both
worlds.

"In my role, I'm
more than a software developer; I'm really more of a data engineer,"
says Vedant. "What excites me about it is finding a use for data that
will truly help our business grow. There's so much data out there that
goes unused. I get to contribute my skills toward building tools that
help make use of it."

Vedant says that
his role has many experimental elements where his creativity comes into
play — a trait he feels contributes to its success. "My
manager is very open to new ideas and encourages me to use my creative
side to do research, take some risks, and then provide proof of concept
that demonstrates my idea will work and add value. This is one of the
many things I enjoy about working at Qorvo: the
freedom."

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